If you're reading this page, you've probably lost a loved one in an accident. Feel free to use this page as a resource for legal information during this difficult time.

All Serious Injuries : Wrongful Death

Virginia (VA) Wrongful Death Lawyers
Offices in Virginia Beach, Hampton & Elizabeth City, NC

First and foremost, we are very sorry for your loss. The pain and grief associated with a sudden death from an accident is awful. You are probably struggling with a myriad of questions: Who should you contact regarding the accident? Who deals with the insurance company and all the pertinent documents? Our wrongful death attorneys in Virginia are here to help.

Your primary concern should be picking up the pieces of your life and getting through the grieving process. Let us take some of the burden of legal action off your shoulders.

If you'd like to learn more about the legal options available in a Virginia wrongful death case, take a moment to view our in-depth library articles on wrongful death. We have experience handling these types of cases. To see for yourself, take a look at our wrongful death case results.

Each state has special statutes pertaining to wrongful death claims and our attorneys are licensed on multiple states so we are well aware of the timeframes for filing such a suit.

As the family member or spouse of someone who was killed in an accident that wasn't their fault, you are entitled to monetary compensation for the loss you've suffered. This could include:

Funeral expenses and burial expenses.
Medical bills accumulated after the accident but before the death.
Loss of support and other monetary losses.
Loss of future income.
Loss of medical benefits, retirement benefits, and other benefits.
Loss of companionship and affection as well as other emotional damages.

Our firm is ready to represent clients in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia (VA) including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg. We have handled wrongful death cases all across VA and in other states as well. We will come to you including in and around the cities of Petersburg, Richmond, Roanoke, Emporia, Harrisonburg, Radford, Charlottesville, Martinsville, Danville, Franklin, Lynchburg, Winchester, Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Manassas, Fairfax, or beyond.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling wrongful death cases. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia if your family member or loved one was killed as a result of someone else's carelessness.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Form since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis have also been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers are chosen for this professional honor. In addition, ours was the first injury law firm in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms.

Our VA personal injury firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential case consultations, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can return your call.